Player 1 starts passing it diagonally to player 4. player 4 has posession of the ball and kicks the ball in the space for player 1 to run and use on touch shot to score an opening.
the player who shoots takes over player 4
player 4 has the ball from the goal and shoots amy missed shots and gets back into line with the ball
player 2 passes diagonally to player 3
player 3 lays off the ball to player 2 who has a one toch shot on goal
player 2 becomes a target player.
player 3 collects the ball from gaol and shots any shots that had been missed and gets back in line with a ball.
always make sure the players switch the lines so they shoot with both feet
control the ball on the spot
use the foot the plant in a good spot with the ball
Shoot the ball with the right foot
hit the ball on target to maintain range.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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